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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Raspberry Pie - Child's Play

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...There are few desserts as easy to make as this one. It really is child's play and it's a perfect recipe for budding cooks to try. Several weeks ago, I promised I'd share the better of the recipes I was collecting for my grandsons with you. This simple pie is one of them. Lots of folks claim credit for it, but I suspect the recipe originally came from the Jello (Kraft) test kitchens. Whatever its origins, the recipe is nearly foolproof and it's perfect for the kids to work with. It makes a nice summer dessert that I thought you might also enjoy while fresh raspberries are in season. The trick to this, of course, is the berries. They should be fully ripe, yet firm enough to hold their shape. Anything less than that and you'll be wasting your time and probably speaking ill of my ancestors. I've also found that the gelatin mixture must be at room temperature before it is poured over the berries. If you are making the pie with children it's best to follow the recipe exactly as it's written. If you are making it by yourself, remove 1 to 2 teaspoons of the gelatin before you stir it into the cornstarch mixture. I'm not a fan of rubbery desserts and the trick here is discovering how much gelatin you actually need to set the pie. While I remove 2 teaspoons, it's probably best to start with just one. The only thing worse than a rubbery pie is one that won't set. Be careful. Children aren't mindful of this and they'll be really pleased with their results. The pie is a beautiful garnet color and it's quite tasty. Bill Cosby would approve. Here's the recipe.

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This looks really delicious, I am always wary of using gelatin in case it doesn't set, but perhaps I should just give it a try! Your instructions are always so clear that I am sure it will turn out fine!

I would love this pie, and so would my daughter. Too bad we are not up in Michigan for a visit this summer, my FIL had many raspberry bushes and always makes sure there are plenty for my daughter to pick. Funny...she would always come in with an empty basket, but a red mouth ;)

Hi Mary, so nice to meet you! You visited my blog and left such a delightful and sweet comment. Needless to say I rushed over to visit your blog and am bookmarking it now! Your header is so simple and eye-catching! Raspberries are our favorite. We have already got in the supplies to make Raspberry Freezer Jam. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

This has my younger daughter's name written all over it. And I was just thinking that I had to take some time out this summer to teach her a few kitchen skills. She loves raspberries, but they are hard to work into recipes. thanks!

I loved Raspberry pie when I was in college and there was a while that all of my Aunts used to make it for me. To the point where I kind of grew tired of them...and I always felt bad if I didn't have some when they made it! Lately I have been craving it again - thanks for posting this - yum!

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